GANDERBAL, May 5 -- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Ganderbal and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession.

A Police party of Police Station Kheerbawani at a checkpoint established at Baroosa Chowk, intercepted a suspicious person who on seeing naka party tried to flee from the spot and was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Ashiq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Hameed Dar resident of Sarai Dangerpora Bandipora. During the search, Contraband Substance (Codeine Phosphate) was recovered from his possession and was subsequently arrested.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 17/2025 under relevant sections of law have been registered at Police Station...